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Mueller Report: How Truthful Has The Trump Administration Been?

The special counsel report laid bare a number of examples of White House officials who publicly lied, or were asked to by the president. Under oath, they told Mueller's team something different.

Mueller Report: How Truthful Has The Trump Administration Been?

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A Look At Julian Assange's Legacy — And The Surprising Reach Of His Influence

Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, was arrested in London Thursday. He is charged with a single count of conspiracy related to the release of secret U.S. government documents in 2010.

A Look At Julian Assange's Legacy — And The Surprising Reach Of His Influence

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'National Enquirer' And American Media's Other Tabloids Are For Sale

American Media announced it is trying to sell its tabloids. The company, CEO David Pecker and the National Enquirer have been embroiled in controversies surrounding President Trump.

'National Enquirer' And American Media's Other Tabloids Are For Sale

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'National Enquirer' Publisher Looks To Sell Magazines

Host Ailsa Chang speaks to NPR's David Folkenflik about the news that American Media intends to sell its tabloids, including National Enquirer.

'National Enquirer' Publisher Looks To Sell Magazines

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Media Outlets Became A Target After Mueller Probe Results Surfaced

The conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into 2016 election interference ignited an immediate barrage of criticism against the media.

Media Outlets Became A Target After Mueller Probe Results Surfaced

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Mueller's Investigation, According To The Media

For the nearly two years since Special Counsel Robert Mueller was appointed, cable networks CNN, MSNBC and Fox have shaped Americans' perceptions of his investigation with their coverage.

Mueller's Investigation, According To The Media

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Former Murdoch Executive Says He Quit Over Fox's Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Joseph Azam says he left his senior post at News Corp. in late 2017 over the coverage of Muslims, immigrants and race by Fox News and other Murdoch news outlets. Sasithon Pooviriyakul hide caption

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Former Murdoch Executive Says He Quit Over Fox's Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

A former top executive for Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. tells NPR he left his job because of relentlessly harsh depictions of Muslims and immigrants in Murdoch's media properties, especially Fox News.

Former Murdoch Executive Says He Quit Over Fox's Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

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How The Media Covered The Standoff Between High School Student, Native American Man

The media is in the spotlight for its coverage of a standoff between Covington Catholic High School students and a Native American elder.

How The Media Covered The Standoff Between High School Student, Native American Man

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Mueller Team Breaks Usual Silence To Dispute Buzzfeed's Cohen Perjury Report

The special counsel's office, normally tight-lipped, issued a rare statement Friday night, saying the story — which said the president ordered Cohen to lie to Congress — mischaracterized the evidence.

Mueller Team Breaks Usual Silence To Dispute Buzzfeed's Cohen Perjury Report

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Tribune Publishing CEOs Are Out After A Series Of Controversies

Justin Dearborn, Tribune Publishing's chairman and CEO, and Ross Levinsohn, CEO of the company's interactive division, are leaving after a series of controversies and a failure to sell the company. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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Tribune Publishing CEOs Are Out After A Series Of Controversies

Justin Dearborn, Tribune Publishing's chairman and CEO, and Ross Levinsohn, CEO of the company's interactive division, are leaving after a series of controversies and a failure to sell the company.

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Gannett Faces Hostile Bid From Company Known For Gutting Newsrooms

Gannett, the owner of USA Today and some 100 other newspaper properties has received an unsolicited bid from another newspaper group, MNG, known for imposing severe cost-cutting measures.

Gannett Faces Hostile Bid From Company Known For Gutting Newsrooms

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Trump's Oval Office Address Presents News Executives With A Catch-22

President Trump's first Oval Office address has presented a conundrum for news executives. They're convinced he won't make news and fear he'll mislead the public. But they're broadcasting it, along with the Democrats' response.

Trump's Oval Office Address Presents News Executives With A Catch-22

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CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News

Susan Zirinsky will replace David Rhodes as the first female president of CBS News in March. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP hide caption

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CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News

The president of CBS News, David Rhodes, is stepping down and will give way to the CBS producer and documentary-maker. Zirinsky will be the first woman to head CBS News.

CBS Names Legendary Producer Susan Zirinsky As Head Of News

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Netflix Defends Decision To Pull 'Patriot Act' Episode In Saudi Arabia

Netflix took down an episode of the show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj in Saudi Arabia as an effort to comply with local law. In the show, Minhaj laces into the country's rulers.

Netflix Defends Decision To Pull 'Patriot Act' Episode In Saudi Arabia

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More Harassment Allegations Emerge At CBS

The network is under fire — again — for its workplace culture and its treatment of female employees. A potential merger could bring more upheaval for the company.

More Harassment Allegations Emerge At CBS

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